Sew Spoiled

I first heard about this contest on Facebook! I was so excited about Colette's New Laurel Dress pattern when it first became available March 19th but then they added this wonderful contest!!! There are 6 categories; favorite use of print, of color, self designed fabric, use of details, Fall/ Winter versions and reader's choice. To become a contestant make a Laurel Dress, take pictures and submit them to Colette's Flickr Group . Make sure you tag your picture in the description so it is considered in one of the six  categories. By the way that is not all, Colette has also included an ebook with nine different variations on the Laurel Dress . Can't wait to make one for me!! Happy Sewing!

This new book called Carnival of Felt Making by Gillian Harris is so whimsical! I instantly fell in love with the felt bird and hand bag inside. The slippers are adorable too. It is hard to know just where to start. That is why you should check out the authors site called Gilliangladrag . She also has a felt shop in Dorking, UK and an online site with fun sewing and felt making kits!!  It is very hard to part with this book but it is our March Giveaway!! We are so excited to be able to share this wonderful book with you. Thanks to Macmillan publishing, this giveaway is for one book to a l ucky blog winner.   a Rafflecopter giveaway

From Suzie's Sewing Story Sew Spoiled iPad Folding Case Pattern Review: "Thank you, this pattern was a great design and the step-by-step instructions were clear and straight-forward. I highly recommend the pattern, thanks again :) " I love her fabric with the app icons! ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄  From Leah's Heart Sew Spoiled French Cuff Tote This is a beautiful French Cuff Tote. I love how she added the flower for the picture. Super Cute! ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ From Spring In A Box Sew Spoiled Mini Folding Case ePattern "I love it, I will reorder again. Thanks" These are beautiful pictures, thank you so much for sharing them with me. I love seeing everyones Sew Spoiled cases and bags.  The best part about being a pattern designer is seeing your creations. Please send more pictures and feedback. We love hearing from our customers. If you want to show off your talent subscribe to Your Sew Spoiled Projects Flickr group . 

Over the weekend I spent a lot of time sewing. I finished some projects that had been on my sewing table for weeks. I also bought this mint green fabric from Hawthorne Threads . It arrived on Friday afternoon just in time for me to wash Friday night and cut Saturday. The dress is made from the Washi Dress Pattern from Made by Rae , no sleeves and a white sash ribbon that ties in the back. Thank you to my friends who follow Sew Spoiled on Facebook for helping me decide on the sleeveless dress. I pinned the dress onto the dress form and got suck! Should I add sleeves or not? Luckily everyone's comments helped me decide and I am so thankful. This dress looks like spring to me. The cotton feels soft and drapes well.  Thanks again!

Once you purchase an ePattern, how do you download your pattern? There are 3 different ways! #1. After you finish the transaction, this page above will pop open. Click on the View Your Files link and download the epattern. #2. If you did not open it there, Etsy sends you an email with the link!!  #3. If you still did not get to the files you can click  Your Account, Purchases, Files Ready to Download.  The download page looks like this. You will click the download button and it will download the pattern directly to your computer.  Not all PDF pattern sellers are using this method. I like it because you no longer do you have to wait on me. You can download the pattern when you are ready to sew! Best wishes and tons of stitches!

I like my Thirty One bag but it lacks pockets. It only has 2 pockets inside and none outside. I created a new skirt for this bag. Two slip pockets on either side!  Outside pockets are useful for your phone or sunglasses.   They wrap around the both sides of the bag. Keeping the contents inside the pocket snug with elastic to gather the top of the pocket. 

Sewing Machine Needle Sharpening Pad by michellepatterns on Etsy Sateen Pristine Poppy in Midnight Navy Red by PinkDoorFabrics Monogrammed Rain Coat by MiniSparrows on Etsy Amy Butler Fabric / Alchemy Collection / Floral in by mimis Tan Color Suede Flat Shoes Wedding Bride Engagement by madebydemet

Spring is almost here and the Spring Fever is here!!! Looking online I have seen some amazing tutorials so I thought I would share and put them together for all of us. Girly Dresses The Perennial Dress  by Sew Pony Easter Bow Dress  by Made on Maple Belle's Dress (size 2t or 4t) by The Planner The Procrastinator  Joyful Jumper (sizes 6 or 8)  by me Women Dresses Garden Party Dress  by Honig Design Partly Sunny Frock  by Grosgrain Thanks!

I love hand me downs. These rain boots were give to us by our cousins. They fit perfectly but needed some color. The girls and I decided to vinylize them with hot pink vinyl!!! Here is what you need if you want to personalize your own rain boots. Materials: Rain Boots Silhouette / Cricut Vinyl Contact paper Step 1: Measure the amount of space you have to work with and clean your rain boots. Step 2: Program Silhouette or cutting machine to cut the initials or vinyl out. I only used their first initial because their boots were so small, I only had 2" to work with. Step 3: Place contact paper over the design and peel off. Now it is ready to stick on the rain boots. Step 4: Stick the vinyl directly to the rain boots and rub the contact side with a plastic gift card. Step 5: Peel the contact paper off the boot.  You are done! Have fun personalizing your rain boots! 

This was my weekend project. It almost didn't happen. First, I found this cute pattern by iThinkSew.com, it is called the Emily Bag . It is large and spacious!! Since the bag is so large, it takes up a yard of fabric for the exterior and another yard for the interior. Finding a full yard of anything in my stash is hard to find, so I cut the exterior out of tan leather, Amy Butler's Angelica in Zinc  and cork fabric for the handles. The interior is off white fabric. The pattern is great but I really had trouble working with the leather this time. It was thicker and it took the entire project to find the correct tension of the thread, needle, etc.. I love how it finally turned out. The bag is perfect for a day trip. I used it today for school but I think the beach is calling my name! Best Wishes and Tons of Stitches!

Materials: Two yards of Fabric One 10" invisible zipper Ribbon or other fun notions. Step 1: Print out Jumper PDF . Step 2: First cut... 4 Bodice pieces, add a 1/2" to one side for side zipper installation.  2 skirt panel measuring width of fabric 44" X the desired length. (I used 23" for size 8 and 19" for size 6.)  2 straps measuring 3"X 7" (for size 8) or 3"X6" (for size 6) ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Step 3: Iron the straps. Sew the straps 1/4" on either side. ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Step 4:  Pin the front bodice pieces together with the straps sandwich between the panels. Sew 1/2" seam allowance only along the top of the panels.  ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Step 5: Pin the back bodice pieces together with the strap sandwich between the panels. Sew 1/2" seam allowance only along the top of the panels. ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄